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Bad people Quote by Andrew Hawkins

“There's bad people since the beginning of time. Literally one of the first four human beings was someone who killed somebody. So that's never going to change, unfortunately.” quote by Andrew Hawkins
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“There's bad people since the beginning of time. Literally one of the first four human beings was someone who killed somebody. So that's never going to change, unfortunately.”

Andrew Hawkins

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Source Podcast interview: “Human Nature and Violence”, 2022

Human capacity for violence is ancient and persistent, suggesting that moral progress must acknowledge this reality.

In simple terms: Violence is a long‑standing human trait.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address inherent violent tendencies.

Themes

human nature violence ethics

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • criminal justice reform
  • peace education
  • conflict mediation

Key Concepts

historical aggression psychology of aggression social policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies mitigate innate aggression?
  • What role does empathy play in reducing violence?
A Different Perspective

Overlooks capacity for altruism and change.

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